Originated during the 50s in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Bossa Nova is more than a music genre; it is an aesthetic movement that encompasses many music genres like Samba, Jazz, Waltz and many others. It is a music expression that grew popular while generating a lot of polemic to become one of the most refined and requested exports from Brazil. Some notable names include Vinícius de Moraes, Tom Jobim, João Gilberto, and Dorival Caymmi. --djneco